West Virginia rental market
Last updated August 19, 2025
Rental market summary
The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in West Virginia is $1,200.
$1,200
+$10
+$200
1,126
Source: Zillow Rentals data
Rental price range
The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $100 to $7,920.
| Rent price | Number of rental properties |
|---|---|
| $0 | 13 |
| $500 | 40 |
| $600 | 91 |
| $700 | 125 |
| $800 | 158 |
| $900 | 141 |
| $1,000 | 89 |
| $1,100 | 90 |
| $1,200 | 83 |
| $1,300 | 58 |
| $1,400 | 71 |
| $1,500 | 68 |
| $1,600 | 50 |
| $1,700 | 54 |
| $1,800 | 64 |
| $1,900 | 66 |
| $2,000 | 68 |
| $2,100 | 53 |
| $2,200 | 36 |
| $2,300 | 20 |
| $2,400 | 21 |
| $2,500 | 18 |
| $2,600 | 8 |
| $2,700 | 6 |
| $2,800 | 4 |
| $2,900 | 10 |
| $3,000 | 6 |
| $3,100 | 8 |
| $3,200 | 5 |
| $3,300 | 3 |
| $3,400 | 4 |
| $3,500 | 3 |
| $3,600 | 2 |
| $3,700 | 1 |
| $3,900 | 2 |
| $4,000 | 2 |
| $4,100 | 2 |
| $4,200 | 2 |
| $4,400 | 2 |
| $4,500 | 3 |
| $4,600 | 1 |
| $4,900 | 1 |
| $5,000+ | 5 |
Average rent price over time
In the last year, rent has increased by $200 compared to the previous year.
| Last year (2024) | This year (2025) | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Feb | $1,000 | $1,100 |
| Mar | $1,000 | $1,100 |
| Apr | $995 | $1,150 |
| May | $975 | $1,150 |
| Jun | $990 | $1,100 |
| Jul | $1,000 | $1,150 |
| Aug | $1,000 | $1,200 |
| Sep | $1,045 | No data |
| Oct | $1,050 | No data |
| Nov | $1,100 | No data |
| Dec | $1,100 | No data |
Market temperature
The West Virginia rental market temperature is WARM. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.
Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.
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Rent in West Virginia is 43% lower than the national average.
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Frequently asked questions
1. What is the average rent in West Virginia?
The average rent in West Virginia is $1,200.
2. How much does it cost to rent a house in West Virginia?
Houses in West Virginia rent between $100 - $7,920 with an average rent of $1,200.
3. How has the rent in West Virginia changed in the last year?
In the last year, the rent in West Virginia increased by $200
4. How much has the rent in West Virginia increased/decreased in the last month?
In the last month, the rent in West Virginia increased by $10
5. How many available rentals are there in West Virginia?
There are currently 1,126 rentals available in West Virginia.
6. How do rent prices in West Virginia compare with the national average?
The average rent in West Virginia is $1,200 — 42.86% lower the national average of $2,100.